§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement about GPs obtaining community services for their patients from a considerable distance from their catchment area.
§ Dr. MawhinneyGeneral practitioner fundholders have the freedom to purchase the best possible health care for their patients from whichever provider unit they judge best. Fundholders must be able to satisfy the regional health authority that the contract offers value for money and a high-quality service for patients.